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Cost-Effectiveness of Closed Incison Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Reducing Surgical Site Infections

The Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine, 2019
INTRODUCTION[|]Current preventive measures for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) are still not sufficient. We aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on closed incisions in reducing SSI by ...
Gaye Çelikcan, Menekşe Kastamoni, Ramazan Kahveci   +2 more
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Negative pressure wound therapy: Where are we in 2022?

OTA International, 2023
Summary:. The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) continues to be an important tool for surgeons. As the use and general acceptance of NPWT have grown, so have the indications for its use.
Michael A. Quacinella, DO, MPH, Taylor M. Yong, MD, MS, William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC, Daniel J. Stinner, MD, PhD   +3 more
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Roles of negative pressure wound therapy for scar revision

Frontiers in Physiology, 2023
The purpose of this study is to review the research progress of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for scar revision and discuss the prospects of its further study and application.
Xiaotong Qiu, Xiaotong Qiu, Haoming Luo, Guobao Huang, Guobao Huang   +4 more
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Sternal Wound Complications: Results of Routine Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2020
Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has significantly improved outcomes in individuals with superficial and deep sternal wound dehiscence (SWD).
Andrea De Martino, Federico Del Re, Giosuè Falcetta, Riccardo Morganti, Giacomo Ravenni, Uberto Bortolotti   +5 more
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Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Electrical Burns

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. Electrical burns are capable of damaging cells through both thermal and nonthermal mechanisms. The complexity of these wounds, the deterioration in time, and the conversion during the first days make managing them a challenge. Negative pressure
Viviana Gómez-Ortega, MD, María José Vergara-Rodriguez, MD, Bibiana Mendoza, MD, Tatiana García, MD   +3 more
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Open Versus Closed Negative Pressure Wound Therapy For Contaminated and Dirty Surgical Wounds: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the efficacy of open versus closed negative pressure wound therapy for contaminated and dirty surgical wounds in terms of time duration to full wound healing. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Saqib Hameed, Mubashir Hanif, Zaki Hussain Salamat, Sohail Ilyas, Omar Farooq, Shafqat Rehman   +5 more
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Effectiveness of Health Education Program on Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Patients with Limb Wounds [PDF]

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Background: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, is a treatment that uses a sealed dressing and a suction pump to help wounds heal used for wounds difficult to heal, the patient used it at outpatient clinic. Aim: this study aimed to evaluate health education
Mayada Mahmoud Sabea, Rasha Ahmed, Fatma Eiz-Elregal   +2 more
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Variations of negative pressure wound therapy

Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report, 2011
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Lower Limb Reconstruction

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
Objective: To access the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy and, its potential outcomes in lower limb reconstruction. Study Design: Prospective observational study.
Afia Ayub, Shahid Hameed Choudhary, Abdul Majid, Palwasha Mansoor, Muhammad Umer Qureshi, Shah Faisal   +5 more
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Effect of negative pressure wound therapy on wound healing

Current Problems in Surgery, 2014
The efficacy of NPWT in promoting wound healing has been largely accepted by clinicians, yet the number of high-level clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness is small and much more can be learned about the mechanisms of action. In the future, hopefully we will have the data to assist clinicians in selecting optimal parameters for specific ...
Huang, Chenyu, Leavitt, Tripp, Bayer, Lauren, Orgill, Dennis   +3 more
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